Life, 1916-11-09 · page 5 of 40
Life — November 9, 1916 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
**Top Photograph:** Shows an artist at work with two female models. The caption quotes the artist saying character is difficult to capture—"the diminishing strokes are what do it." This appears to be commentary on portraiture technique rather than political satire. **"Prayers for the President":** Discusses an Episcopal General Convention's decision not to pray specifically for presidential health or prosperity, only for wisdom and national safety. The text argues this was wise, as praying for long life after leaving office would be inappropriate—likely referencing Andrew Carnegie's recent death and wealth accumulation concerns. **"The Last Thing":** A brief joke about someone paying cash for everything, with an unrelated golf cartoon below. The page mixes social commentary with light humor rather than sharp political satire.
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“po YOU FIND IT DIFFICULT TO GET CHARACTER IN YOUR PORTRAITS, MR. BRUSH?” “NOT AT ALL, THE DIMINISHING STROKES ARE WHAT DO IT.” . Prayers for the President THE Episcopal General Convention voted not to pray any longer for health, prosperity and long life for our Presidents and others in authority, but merely that they shall be given wisdom and strength, and for the safety and preservation of the nation, It was done three weeks before election, which acquits the action of political bias. There is a prayer for Congress, during session. The Convention, happily, left that untouched. We don’t want anything to interfere with accessories of grace by Congress by any lawful means. The eliminations seem to have been well advised There is no use of praying for prosperity and long life for our Presidents, because Mr. Carnegie has insured their pros- perity, and longevity only concerns them after they have quit office. HE morning of January 1, 1924, had dawned as Pancho Villa, with the smile that no army can rub off, once more invested the city of Chihuahua. The Last Thing “DERKINS is down and out, isn’t he?” “Oh, yes—he told me the other day he was paying cash for everything.” Incbriated Golfer: come, come—courace, MAN! You CAN'T MISS "EM ALL! comicbooks.com